How to use pro apps with Optimized Storage

Make sure that the files in your project are always available on your Mac while using Optimized Storage.

Some pro apps can create projects that use files stored in various locations on your Mac. If you're using a pro app and Optimized Storage for iCloud Drive, choose from these options to make sure that your projects are always on your Mac and able to access their files.

If you want to keep using Optimized Storage

If you want to keep using Optimized Storage so that your Mac can free up storage space automatically, store your project files outside of iCloud Drive. For example, you can store your project files in your home folder:

In Finder, choose Go > Home from the menu bar.

In your home folder, create a folder for your projects, then move your projects to that folder.